Woodstream Church

WOODSTREAM CHURCH Scholarship Application Academic Year 2015-2016

Dear Applicant:

The Scholarship Committee would like to thank you for applying for the Woodstream Church Scholarship for the Academic Year 2015-2016. It is our hope that this scholarship will benefit its recipients in pursuing their educational goals.

Please take a moment to read the scholarship application’s criteria thoroughly, Statement of Affirmation and complete the scholarship application. Your application and all supporting documentation must be received by the committee no later than Sunday, May 3, 2015 . Any omission of the required documentation will result in your disqualification for a scholarship award. All applicants will receive fair consideration. The number of scholarships awarded is determined by the Scholarship Committee.

Statement of Affirmation:

I ______, am applying for the selected Woodstream Church Scholarship for the Academic Year 2015-2016. I affirm that, to the best of my knowledge, all information and statements provided in this application are complete and accurate. I also agree to supply all academic records and other supporting documents requested by the Scholarship Committee, and I understand that failure to do so will disqualify me from further consideration for a scholarship. Moreover, I understand that any false or misleading information and/or statements will disqualify me from further consideration for a scholarship.

Select the type of award you are applying for: ___ Graduating High School Senior Award ___ Continuing Education Award ___ Master’s Award

Signature: ______Date: ______

Parent’s Signature: ______Date: ______(If applicant is under 18 years of age)

cc: Robert A. Wingfield, Senior Pastor WOODSTREAM CHURCH

Scholarship Application

Academic Year 2015 – 2016

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MISSION

To provide financial assistance and encouragement to students who are active members of Woodstream Church in pursing their higher educational goals. THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE of Woodstream Church stresses the importance of education as a tool for success and the need for our youth to conduct themselves in a Christ- like manner and to be witnessing examples to other young people.

2015 SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

Leroy Allen, Chairperson Debrah Martin Roxanne Anderson Elizabeth Morris Lisa Gamble Jamie Richardson Maggie Green David Southern Maxine Jackson Theresa Thomas Cheryl F. Jones Michele Walker Yvonne Kinney Nicquel Wynn Curtis Langford

Read and complete all items in the application prior to submission. For consideration, all information requested must be attached to the application and received by the deadline, incomplete applications will not be considered-no exceptions (Refer to the criteria for the award for which you are applying). Completed packages can be submitted in to any committee member or placed in the Scholarship box at the church. Questions can be directed to any member on the committee.

DEADLINE (FOR ALL APPLICATIONS): Sunday, May 3, 2015. Woodstream Church Scholarship Criteria

Graduating High School Senior’s Award

 Must be a graduating senior or General Educational Development (GED) recipient for the current  school year;  Must be a current member of Woodstream Church for one calendar year;  Must submit a letter of recommendation from a Woodstream Church ministry leader;  Must submit two typed essays, see questions 13 &14 (minimum of one page double-spaced, not to exceed two pages);  Must submit a current copy of high school transcript, plus a copy of your 3rd Quarter Grades;  Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – attach copy of the 1 st page only to your scholarship application (see attached sample); and,  Must be a current member of at least one (1) Woodstream Church ministry for the past 12 months.

Continuing Education Award ( i.e. Vocational, Associate Program, Bachelor Program )

 Must be a current member of Woodstream Church for one calendar year;  Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited vocational school, college, or university;  Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0;  Must submit two typed written essays, see questions 13 & 15 (minimum of one page double-spaced, not to exceed two pages);  Must submit a letter of recommendation from a Woodstream Church ministry leader or school ministry leader;  Must submit a current copy of college transcript (award decision pending receipt of final transcript);  Must have completed at least 24 undergraduate credit hours by the end of the 2015 spring semester;  Must be a full time student with a minimum 12 credit hours for each semester of the 2015-2016 academic year; and,  Must be a current member of at least one (1) church or school-based Christian ministry for one academic year.

Master’s Award

 Must be a current member of Woodstream Church for one calendar year;  Must be enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college or university;  Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0;  Must submit two typed written essays, see questions 13&15 (minimum of one page double-spaced, not to exceed two pages);  Must submit a letter of recommendation from a Woodstream Church ministry leader or school ministry leader;  Must submit a current copy of college transcript (award decision pending receipt of final transcript);  Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours for each semester of the 2015-2016 academic year; and,  Must be a current member of at least one (1) church or school-based Christian ministry for one academic year. Woodstream Church Scholarship Application 2015 APPLICATION AVAILABLE @www.woodstreamchurch.org

Check One  Graduating High School Senior’s Award (complete sections 1 – 14 & 16 - 17)  Continuing Education Award (complete sections 1 – 13;15&17)  Master’s Award (complete sections 1 – 13;15&17)

THIS APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED 1. Name: ______(Last) (First) (MI)

2. ______Social Security # Home # Cell # Email address

3. Do you have a social media account (examples: instagram, twitter, facebook or etc.)  YES  NO

4. ______Home Address 5. ______City State Zip

6. Current School Attending: ______Expected Date of Graduation: ______GPA: ______(If applicable) 7. ______City: State Zip

8. College you will be attending: ______City and State: ______

9. Major: ______

10. List all current church activities and/or ministries that reflects at least one year of service: Ministry / Church Activity Date Joined/Active (Y/N) Role/Position Ministry Leader’s Signature

11. List extracurricular activities, any office held and/or special recognition received.

12. Are you, at present, the recipient of any scholarship or the beneficiary of any other financial aid? YES / NO (circle one) - if Yes, list the scholarship or aid, and attach award letter.

13. Using a separate sheet of paper, explain why you need this scholarship (minimum of one typed page double-spaced, not to exceed two pages).

14. Write an Essay on the following topic (minimum of one typed page double-spaced, not to exceed two pages).  College life offers many freedoms that could lead to unintentional consequences. When you consider your Christian walk and your use of electronics, what plans do you have to maintain your values and reduce the impact of negative electronic influences on your life?

15. Write an Essay on the following topic (minimum of one page double-spaced, not to exceed two pages).  As you know, college life offers numerous freedoms that could potentially lead to negative consequences. Provide at least one example of a challenge that you've faced as a college student and explain how you resolved the issue while maintaining your Christian character and commitment.

16. Parent’s signature: ______Date: ______17. Your Signature: ______Date: ______